Shannon E Turner
New Fairfield
Summary
Detail-focused Licensed Pharmacy Technician known for high productivity and strong leadership skills. Well-versed in all aspects of pharmacy operation and medication inventory management. Expert in filling prescriptions within fast-paced, high-volume settings. Excels in communication, teamwork, and problem-solving to enhance pharmacy operations and patient care
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2004
2004
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Licensed Pharmacy Technician
Candlewood Drugs
New Fairfield
10.2024 - 11.2025
- Processed prescription orders accurately and efficiently for patient needs.
- Managed medication inventory, ensuring proper stock levels and organization.
- Assisted customers with medication inquiries and provided guidance on usage.
- Collaborated with pharmacists to prepare compounded medications.
- Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies, and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies, and logged items into inventory system.
- Prepared prescription transfers to other pharmacies.
- Entered patient and prescription information into pharmacy software systems with high attention to detail.
- Supported pharmacy operations by answering phone calls and directing queries appropriately.
- Participated in pharmacy inventory management, including tracking expiration dates and removing outdated medications.
- Assisted pharmacists in filling prescription orders accurately and efficiently.
- Operated cash registers to accept payments from customers.
- Maintained cleanliness and compliance in pharmacy work areas and equipment.
- Operated pharmacy software for prescription management and billing tasks.
- Supported training of new pharmacy technicians in daily operations.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify prescription orders and resolve medication discrepancies.
Purchasing Manager
Airgas, an Air Liquide
Danbury
08.2010 - 02.2022
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure quality product supply and timely deliveries.
- Evaluated supplier performance using standardized metrics and feedback systems.
- Negotiated contracts to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms for materials.
- Collaborated with internal teams to forecast purchasing needs and align inventory levels.
- Developed procurement policies to streamline purchasing processes across departments.
- Reviewed purchase orders and ensured accuracy of information, such as pricing, payment terms and delivery dates.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate stock for production requirements.
- Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
- Prepared periodic reports on purchasing activities, budget expenditures, inventory levels and supply shortages.
- Managed vendor accounts payable issues by providing accurate documentation when required.
- Assisted in resolving disputes with suppliers regarding defective merchandise or late deliveries.
- Created detailed specifications for requested items prior to issuing purchase orders.
- Collected operations data and created spreadsheets detailing trends.
- Participated in trade shows and conferences to stay abreast of industry trends and developments.
- Identified dead inventory and created solutions for excess liquidation through creative inventory management solutions.
Education
Danbury High School
Danbury, CTSkills
- Prescription processing
- Medication inventory management
- Pharmacy software operation
- Patient information entry
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
Timeline
Licensed Pharmacy Technician
Candlewood Drugs
10.2024 - 11.2025
Purchasing Manager
Airgas, an Air Liquide
08.2010 - 02.2022
Danbury High School